MA: seeking advice on next steps for hangar

I wouldn't buy blueprints but just wait to naturally get them for the C12s. I'd say upgrade the Killshot now, then the LA10 (and even take it to 6 to double it), the Arc10s, and the MR8 in that order, with each and every item on that list taking a backseat to doubling the RG16 the second you have enough blueprints. Likewise, once you get enough blueprints for the C12, doubling it would jump to the top of the list. I realize some people are SB16 boosters but I think it's fine to let it languish - RG16s are just so much more effective in tournament matches.

I know it doesn't answer your original question, it's more an observation....

I'd swap the PC8s for Jav6. Far more fun and more flexible. Especially as it's not one of the mechs you depend on.I'd also swap the Arc6 for a TL6.

Of course, both changes only work if you have decent levelled Javs and TLs.

I'd get a DL12 to partner the MR8 on the Killshot. Gives you a good reason to take the KS to 20en.

If you're not sold on the LA, the CB12 pairs beautifully with the RG.

Wait, is your AT10 still only at 30m radius or does it now shoot up to 36m? I forget when that kicks in, but it makes a world of difference. Getting it to 36m radius would be the most important thing, even moreso than upgrading the Killshot. Of all the weapons on your list, the AT10 is probably the biggest weapon priority tbh. They can help Zephyr dominate the right maps and really up your earnings. Also can turn Killshot into a often short-lived but highly effective wrecking ball. Great for when you're low on time or to clear out a bunch of enemies quickly in the beginning of a match.

To follow up on some things GenValentine was saying: upgrading Killshot is great just for the dash damage and even more the increased health. You don't have to worry about utilizing its energy level to the max. Plenty of folks with 4000+ hangars will still just run 2xMR8s on it.

I am probably the president of the LA10 fan club at this point, but it is really worth taking to rank 6. It's not about running them side-by-side, it's about pairing them with an RG16 and being able to run 2 of those sniper builds on various tourney maps. I don't remember who in the forum pointed this out originally, but when you shoot an RG and LA at the same time, the Longarm'a bullet arrives first by a fraction of a second. That gives it a chance to apply Overheat Effect and amplify the damage of the Railgun burst. Overheat Effect increases every time you rank up the weapon (I'm pretty sure this is the case) and at rank 6 it is a 30% chance of taking effect each shot. That ends up making a huge difference. At this point, unless I have to cornershoot, I don't even bother taking a shot with my RG16 until my LA10 can fire with.

Just my 2¢, but the 10 energy weapons are really worth prioritizing because they do so much damage for so little A-Coin cost. LA/AT/Carb 10 - getting each of those to R6, really upped my hangar big-time.

I'd skip the SB16's, RG are waaay better